Punked In San Diego: A Scene Story

High School Grade Project 5 weeks

Punked In San Diego: A Scene Story

Azlan G

Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

Content Expertise

Academic Mindset

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Purpose

Dive deep into the vibrant San Diego punk and alternative music scene to understand its cultural significance and contributions to community identity. Capture personal stories and insights through interviews and documentary filmmaking, learning critical filming and editing skills along the way. Explore how the scene shapes individuals and the community, fostering a sense of belonging and personal growth. Engage in meaningful reflection and showcase your findings to broaden understanding and appreciation of this dynamic cultural phenomenon.

Learning goals

Master the use of filming equipment to effectively capture interviews and documentary footage. Develop interviewing skills to facilitate thoughtful conversations with community partners, highlighting their stories and perspectives. Enhance video editing skills to construct a compelling narrative about the San Diego punk scene. Critically reflect on the role of music as a formative influence and explore the connection between personal identity and community culture through documented experiences.

Competencies

Critical Thinking & Problem Solving - Students consider a variety of innovative approaches to address and understand complex questions that are authentic and important to their communities.
Content Expertise - Students develop key competencies, skills, and dispositions with ample opportunities to apply knowledge and engage in work that matters to them.
Academic Mindset - Students establish a sense of place, identity, and belonging to increase self-efficacy while engaging in critical reflection and action.

Products

Throughout the project, film and edit various segments for your documentary, capturing interviews and interactions within the San Diego punk scene. Create a collaborative storyboard highlighting key themes and narratives to guide your production. By the end, use your honed filming and editing skills to produce a polished zine-style documentary that effectively showcases the culture, history, and identity of the local music scene.

Launch

Begin your project by organizing a kick-off event at a key venue like che cafe with involvement from community partners such as local musicians and venue owners. During this event, showcase initial clips or sound snippets you plan to use in your documentary to introduce the San Diego punk scene's unique elements. Engage in a hands-on demonstration of filming equipment, providing opportunities to practice interview techniques with your peers, allowing you to build confidence and competence from the outset.

Exhibition

Organize a live documentary screening event at a local venue such as che cafe, inviting seniors, family members, teachers, and community members interested in the San Diego punk scene. Incorporate interactive elements, like a Q&A session with interviewees and creators to deepen audience engagement and understanding. Complement the documentary screening with an exhibit showcasing memorabilia, photos, and zine-style narrative boards to contextualize and enrich the visual experience.

Rubric

Competency Progression Rubric Competency-first rubric

Category	Learning Goal	Stage 1	Stage 2	Stage 3	Stage 4
Deeper Learning Competencies	Critical Thinking & Problem Solving	I can identify innovative approaches to overcome challenges during the project, like finding unique ways to engage community partners or resolving technical equipment issues I actively participate in group discussions to explore diverse ideas and solutions, ensuring our documentary effectively captures the essence of the San Diego punk scene.	I am progressing in my ability to explore different creative methods to address complex questions about the San Diego punk scene I can gather and organize initial materials, such as sound snippets and clips, and participate in hands-on activities like practicing interviews Through these activities, I start to think about innovative ways to understand and document the cultural significance of the punk scene.	I can creatively approach the challenge of understanding the San Diego punk scene by seeking out diverse voices and perspectives in my interviews I use innovative techniques in filming and editing to clearly convey complex cultural themes, effectively capturing the essence and uniqueness of this vibrant community.	I can creatively design and execute a comprehensive kick-off event that successfully introduces the San Diego punk scene by collaborating with community partners and demonstrating filming techniques I confidently conduct insightful interviews with musicians and venue owners, applying advanced skills to capture their unique stories effectively I actively utilize my filming and editing abilities to construct a narrative that accurately reflects the cultural significance of the punk scene, showcasing my documentary with confidence at a live screening event.
Deeper Learning Competencies	Content Expertise	I can effectively organize a kick-off event, collaborating with community partners like musicians and venue owners to showcase my initial work I confidently demonstrate my skills by sharing sound snippets and engaging peers in hands-on filming practices, building a strong foundation for my documentary project.	I can organize and participate in a kick-off event by collaborating with community partners and peers During the event, I confidently use filming equipment and practice interview techniques, capturing clips that hint at the unique elements of the San Diego punk scene, establishing initial insights and connections for my documentary project.	I can confidently use filming equipment to capture high-quality interviews and footage that effectively showcase the San Diego punk scene I create a well-organized storyboard that highlights key themes in my documentary, and I edit video segments to construct a compelling narrative that engages the audience and enriches their understanding of the community's culture and history.	I can expertly operate filming equipment to capture high-quality interviews and dynamic footage, skillfully edit segments to craft a compelling narrative that reflects the San Diego punk scene, and confidently engage community partners in thoughtful conversations, weaving their stories into an impactful documentary.
Deeper Learning Competencies	Academic Mindset	I can confidently showcase my understanding of the filming equipment by setting it up and explaining its use to my peers I demonstrate active listening and curiosity during interviews, asking insightful questions that bring out personal stories and experiences I reflect on how the San Diego punk scene influences my sense of belonging by making connections between the music and my personal identity.	I can confidently describe how my filming skills have improved through hands-on practice at our event, and I am starting to understand how music helps shape personal and community identities I can actively engage in thoughtful discussions with my peers and community partners during interviews, learning to view the San Diego punk scene from different perspectives.	I can confidently use filming equipment to capture high-quality interviews, showcasing the unique elements of the San Diego punk scene I am able to facilitate engaging conversations with community members using my interviewing skills and can critically reflect on how music influences my identity and connections within the community.	I confidently express my unique understanding of the San Diego punk scene through a cohesive and compelling documentary I thoughtfully incorporate diverse perspectives from my interviews, showcasing the scene's impact on personal and community identity I skillfully engage my audience during the exhibition, creating meaningful connections through interactive elements and reflections, demonstrating my sense of belonging and deep appreciation for the cultural significance of the punk scene.

Learning Journey

Empathize

You will spend three days interviewing community partners, like venue owners and band members, in the San Diego punk scene to gather stories and insights, actively listening to their experiences and observing the culture firsthand to deepen your understanding of the music scene's impact on identity and community.

Days 1 - 3

Meet the SD Punk Voices

Launch 60m

Define

You will synthesize your interviews and research findings to formulate a clear problem statement that captures the essence of the San Diego punk scene’s influence on individual and community identities, while considering key insights from your community partners and reflecting on how these interactions have shaped your perspective.

Days 4 - 6

Empathy-Based Problem Definition

Deliverable 90m

Ideate

You will brainstorm diverse creative approaches for capturing and expressing the stories and cultural elements of the San Diego punk scene through your documentary, incorporating insights from your initial interviews and exploring innovative filming techniques that resonate with your audience.

Days 7 - 10

User-Focused Concept Sketches

Deliverable 75m

Prototype

You will create a prototype of your documentary by assembling and editing your initial interviews and footage, intentionally testing different visual and narrative techniques to bring your insights on the San Diego punk scene to life while soliciting feedback from community partners and peers on your approach, style, and storytelling.

Days 11 - 15

User Testing Documentation

Deliverable 60m

Test/Present

You will refine your documentary by seeking feedback during a community showcase, where you'll present your film to stakeholders, engage in thoughtful discussions about the punk scene's impact, and demonstrate your growth in film editing and interviewing skills.

Days 16 - 20

Screening Rehearsal Feedback

Deliverable 60m

Final Punk Documentary Showcase

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